S.A. police chief addresses UTSA football squad

San Antonio Police Chief William McManus addressed the UTSA football team after practice on Wednesday night, urging the Roadrunners to stay true to their values.

‘”Stick with your guiding principles and you’ll never go wrong,” said McManus, who played football at Villanova from 1969-73.

The Roadrunners are a little more than a week away from their season opener, scheduled Aug. 30 at South Alabama.

McManus made an appearance at practice to publicize UTSA’s “First Responders Day.”

UTSA will recognize the “brave men and women who respond to emergency situations in and around San Antonio” at the home opener against Texas A&M-Commerce on Sept. 8.

Special sections have been set aside for the first responders, their families and friends.

They will be recognized during pre-game ceremonies.

During McManus’ speech, he talked about how any organization must define its mission and stay true to certain values in order to reach its goals.

UTSA coach Larry Coker said it’s good advice.

“Sure, we want to win all our games,” Coker said. “But how are we going to do that? Maybe we need to define what we’re doing a little better. That’ll give us somethhing to do this weekend with our players.”